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About the WSJTGROUP
Established on Feb 10, 2002. We have grown into a unique group dedicated to the preservation and encouragement of WSJT modes. The initial emphasis was meteor scatter, latter EME and finally; JT65A as used on the HF bands. All WSJT users are welcomed to join & participate in group activities.

Major achievements are activity periods, contests and awards for meteor scatter operators. Over 200 stations have participated in the weekly Random Hour Sessions and over 300 stations have participated in the annual NAHSMS contests.

The group offers solutions to newbie’s.  Newbie’s are encouraged to read the WSJT Users Guide and Operators Manual along with the WSJT Primer created by various group members. The K3UK JT65A HF Guide is recommended for first time users of WSJT on the HF bands.

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RH Schedule

RH Messages

2007 RH Users

Random Hour NA Schedule

All times are "local".

Operators may operate any “time zone session” from 1300 UTC till 1700 UTC. During this time all random contacts that qualify may be used for the RQA.

Stations are encouraged to complete qso's in progress even if it require running outside the scheduled times.

Single band stations may operate during all sessions but should expect to hear more during band focused times.

Reports should be sent to N5SIX following RH. The rpt should include stations worked, stations called with no reply (CWNR), stations tried not completed (TNC) and all stations heard.

Sh Messages should never be used during RH on the calling frequencies. All CQ's should be on frequencies
144.140 MHz or 50.260 MHz . Some stations may wish to operate using the "offset method" however simplex contacts are best for "Random Hour".

For all other times calling CQ the "offset calling" method should be used.

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The following stations have been Contest Managers:
K1JT ; K2TXB ; WA5UFH ; WB2FKO and N6ENU. The NAHSMS Contests were restarted by the WSJTGROUP with the first contest sponsored by the group in the Spring of 2002.

Calls from Contest Logs
This above link is no longer updated but it does show the calls of some of the earlier supporters of Meteor Scatter Contesting.

WSJTGROUP members should support HSMS contesting! This includes not only operating the event but submitting a log.

50 MHz Standings

Calling Frequencies:

Remember, in North America, 50.260MHz and 144.140MHz are calling not operating frequencies

The Recent Contacts Database is a lagging indicator or meteor scatter conditions. Members are encouraged to enter a few contacts from time to time. A quick glance will let the viewer know of recent activity.

The Meteor Shower Records page has links to two databases. One is for rare contacts with minimum mileage requirements and the other for all other contacts completed during meteor showers. These databases over time, with sufficient data can be used to analyze the effects of showers.

The 50 MHz Standings is a database provided by K1SIX (Bob) for showing what is possible with WSJT on the magic band. All six meter operators should submit their records.

Interpretation of SOP

Cartoon QSO

Standard Operating Procedures

Improper use of the SOP results:

Busted / lost contacts
Confusion
Longer completion times
Questionable completions

Proper Use of the SOP results:

Contacts completed with confidence
Knowing what to expect
Shortest completion times
Contact integrity

It is highly recommended that all operators adhere to the SOP’s so that everyone knows what to send when and what to expect next!

In their simplest form they are provided in the WSJT application by hitting the F5 Key while in the WSJT Window. You can also go to the toolbar and click on “Help” and select from the dropdown menu “What message to send next?”

“Random Hour Messages” are to be used on shared frequencies, call frequencies and during activity periods like random hour.

Ask yourself these two question. What information have I received? What information does he need?

• If you receive “both calls” the other station has not received calls. You now send “both calls” plus “reports”. (Tx 2)
• If you receive “both calls” plus “reports” then he has received “both calls”. He needs his report and roger. You send R26 or R27.
• If you receive (R26 or R27) “Roger” plus “your report” the other station needs to copy your “roger” for the contact to be complete. You send Tx 4.
• If you receive (RRR) “roger” you know the contacts is complete and you send “73”. The other stations has received calls, reports and roger.

Some have noted as the contact progresses you “leap frog” messages.

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